slang is language that takes off its coat, spits on its hands, and goes to work. From LearnThat.org. [Carl Sandburg (1878-1967).]
Their speech was full of slang expressions. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
One of the aspects of coolness they note in slang is a playfulness, a sense of fun with the language. From Wordnik.com. [What is this thing called cool?] Reference
And did you notice that 'slang' is one of those words that looks weird after you've seen it a few times in a row?. From Wordnik.com. [oh god. it's true.] Reference
A journalist writes to ask about tween-speak, which he defines as slang spoken by people between the age of 8 and 12. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-02-01] Reference
Certain slang words have specific meanings, he said. From Wordnik.com. [Teen Sex Survey Surprises Parents | Impact Lab] Reference
What is the slang meaning of the French word "poilu"?. From Wordnik.com. [June 2007] Reference
The less formal the topic, the more slang is acceptable. From Wordnik.com. [Why is Country-Specific Words Important to Bloggers? « Lorelle on WordPress] Reference
MURRAY: Street slang is an increasingly valid form of expression. From Wordnik.com. [Way Existential] Reference
From responses, the first part is Dublin slang for "Everything's ok.". From Wordnik.com. [March 17th, 2006] Reference
We recognize the language and the period slang is identified as such. From Wordnik.com. [God rest ye, Croc Hunter] Reference
The #1 guide to American slang is now bigger, more up-to-date, and easier to use. From Wordnik.com. [McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions: The Most Up-to-Date Reference for the Nonstandard Usage, Popular Jargon, and Vulgarisms of Contempos « Books « Literacy News] Reference
If you say the word in Spanish slang and say it fast, that's how you're supposed to say it. From Wordnik.com. [[Help] Most Recent Posts] Reference
If my rhyming slang is correct, all DV offenders are Merchant Bankers. on May 5, 2007 at 10: 20 am | Reply Minty. From Wordnik.com. [Teardrop City « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG] Reference
But say what we will, this manner of understanding the word slang is an extension which every one will not admit. From Wordnik.com. [Les Misérables] Reference
As well as the main slang section, the Online Dictionary includes games, rugby songs, and playground rhymes and songs. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2004-04-01] Reference
It's only when Vaughan tries too hard to force in English slang jokes that I felt like the humor wasn't genuinely funny. From Wordnik.com. [Script Review: Brian K. Vaughan's Roundtable Comedy Epic « FirstShowing.net] Reference
I'm not sure why "people" here would need to be pluralized although in English slang, we do have a similar development: peeps "friends". From Wordnik.com. [On the origin of the Etruscan word lautun] Reference
And whats with the superslang … couldnt they have used something that actually sounded like slang from a sci-fi and not highfantasy …. From Wordnik.com. [EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Heroes, cept way better looking] Reference
I believe we can find a different, more appropriate word to describe the phrase, like "slang". From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]] Reference
Reviewed in Salon, the book calls slang "a casual language of being.". From Wordnik.com. [Jezebel] Reference
This is a 6 year old (regged in 2002), PR3, real one word slang domain. From Wordnik.com. [Digital Point Forums] Reference
Whenever I go in, he always gives me a quick lesson in Bulgarian slang. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-05-01] Reference
TRIVIA: The twenty pound banknote is called a “score” in English slang. From Wordnik.com. [No Fat Clips!!! : Bontrust: Geld Porno] Reference
I'm gonna assume that 'nasal rocks' is some kind of hip lingo slang for boogers. From Wordnik.com. [jayesel] Reference
He spoke English extremely well, French fluently, and was well versed in American slang. From Wordnik.com. [Dibernardo, James V.] Reference
Actually, I can understand English if it’s spoken slowly and clearly, and no use of slang is made. From Wordnik.com. [Reflective Surface - Ubuntu] Reference
"It isn't Bill, it's Billina; and you're talking slang, which is very undig'n'fied," said Dorothy, reprovingly. From Wordnik.com. [Ozma of Oz] Reference
“Samúr,” applied in slang language to cats and dogs, hence the witty Egyptians converted Admiral – Seymour (Lord. From Wordnik.com. [The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night] Reference
Although he speaks well and doesn't use much slang, that is, for a boy, he knows absolutely nothing that he hasn't picked up. From Wordnik.com. [Ted Strong's Motor Car] Reference
We can see this from the pejorative slang term “coconut”, meaning someone who is black on the outside but white on the inside. From Wordnik.com. [The Coconuts Of London] Reference
Your scientific slang is beyond me. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 30] Reference
They're using this kind of slang amongst themselves. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 12, 2009] Reference
The high antiquity of this kind of slang is also noteworthy. From Wordnik.com. [Scenes from a Courtesan's Life] Reference
Background: It all started when we stumbled upon the topic of "slang". From Wordnik.com. [bluemeany Diary Entry] Reference
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